Looking for suggestions for alternate (onroad) wheels/tires for classic Optima

[OptimaFan]

I recently got hold of a Turbo Optima, running white Option House rims and foam tires. I like the look of this setup, it's just like a hot rod this way, but want to spare the "foamies". Now I'm having trouble finding similar size onroad/touring wheels/tires, for running the car. Most are either too big 85 mm or larger, or too narrow, or both. What I would like is tires of about 70 mm outer diameter, and between 35 and 40 mm wide.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

[optiman]

I suggest you get one of those cool looking onroad aluminum wheels that are now available on ebay with some onroad tires.

[OptimaFan]

You happen to know the dimensions of those wheels? Most I found so far are 26 mm wide only, for touring cars. Perhaps a link?

And what offset are the Option House wheels?


Here's a pic of how it looks now, I think the wide wheels really add some "attitude" to the car:

[alcyon]

Get Tamiya Gravel hound wheels. 53089 and 53086. Then get Proline 2.2" buggy on road tyres. those should fit. The Gravel hound wheels are actually Top Force rims, so if you like that shape, go for it. oops just realized you want 70mm O.D.. I am afraid only choice is to by vintage arrows tires.

[OptimaFan]

I got a tip to use Tamiya TGX wheels, which are close to the dimensions I am looking for. But I haven't found a source to get them though...

[ralphee]

Contact foams, choose any rim, your good to go!

lee